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Introduction

We are looking for an experienced Finance Transformation Consultant who specialises in Accounts Payable (AP) to improve processes through optimisation, AI-enabled automation, and stronger operational efficiency. In this role, you will apply consulting know-how, demonstrate proficiency with AI tooling, and deliver operational improvements that enable transformative change while maintaining business continuity. The ideal candidate will combine proven P2P functional knowledge with practical experience deploying AI copilots and implementing intelligent automation solutions across the AP lifecycle.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• AP Process Transformation & AI Implementation
• Support the development and execution of AP process transformation roadmaps, ensuring AI and automation milestones are embedded at each phase.
• Identify and implement AI use cases across invoice capture, PO matching, exception handling, and payment processing.
• Configure and deploy intelligent automation solutions including AI-OCR, RPA bots, and Generative AI copilots within AP workflows.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives enhanced with AI diagnostics to drive continuous improvement.
• AI & Technology Execution in P2P
• Execute digital transformation initiatives such as AI-driven invoice processing, OCR integration, and ERP-native intelligent automation.
• Configure and operate AP automation tools across platforms including SAP S/4HANA Intelligent Invoice Management, Microsoft Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and RPA platforms.
• Create and test Prompt Engineering scripts for Generative AI in AP (invoice extraction, exception summarisation, vendor query response).
• Evaluate AI model outputs for accuracy, exception rates, and STP improvements; escalate any anomalies to the Transformation Leader.
• Keep abreast of emerging AP AI technologies, including Agentic AI, large language models for finance, and AI-native ERP capabilities.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with AP managers, procurement leads, and vendor contacts to align AI transformation objectives.
• Work with global finance teams to ensure standardisation and compliance across AI-augmented AP workflows.
• Support vendor negotiations and technology evaluations from both functional AP and AI capability perspectives.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance
• Define and track KPIs including touchless invoice rate, AI exception resolution rate, STP %, cost-per-invoice, and on-time payment.
• Ensure compliance with financial governance, regulatory requirements (GST, Peppol, VAT), and AI ethics policies.
• Conduct periodic audits of AP controls, fraud risk exposure, and AI model integrity.
• Consulting & Change Management
• Drive AP process improvement initiatives using AI diagnostics, process mining insights, and intelligent benchmarking data.
• Support structured change management, including AI adoption readiness, team reskilling, and communication planning.
• Deliver training sessions on AI-augmented AP tools, Prompt Engineering basics, and Copilot usage for finance teams.
• Delivery & Communication
• Produce AP transformation deliverables such as AI use case assessments, business cases, solution design documents, and implementation trackers.
• Share progress updates, AI impact metrics, and recommendations with Transformation Leaders and client finance stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, AI-first thinking, and operational accountability.
  
  

AI Skills & Competency Framework – P2P

AI Skill Domain

Required Proficiency / Tools

Generative AI for AP

Working knowledge of LLM-based copilots for invoice extraction, exception summarisation, and vendor query automation; basic Prompt Engineering

AI Automation Tools

Hands-on with Microsoft Power Automate, Copilot Studio, UiPath or Automation Anywhere for AP workflow automation

Intelligent Document Processing

Practical experience with AI-OCR tools (ABBYY, Opentex, Kofax) for structured and unstructured invoice processing

AI-Augmented Reporting

Power BI with AI features, exception dashboards, STP reporting; ability to interpret AI-generated insights for AP operations

Process Mining Basics

Ability to run and interpret process mining analyses (Celonis, SAP Signavio) to identify AI improvement opportunities in P2P

ERP-Native AI Features

SAP S/4HANA Intelligent Invoice Management, ; Oracle AI for Payables; AP automation features

AI Ethics & Data Handling

Understanding of responsible AI principles, data privacy requirements, and auditability standards in AP AI deployments

Prompt Engineering

Ability to design, test, and refine prompts for Generative AI use cases in invoice processing, exception handling, and vendor communications

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Deep expertise in P2P / AP processes, procurement finance, and shared services environments.
• Consulting experience in finance transformation, AI-enabled automation, and process reengineering.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Workday) and AI-native AP automation platforms.
• Practical ability to configure, test, and deploy AI and automation tools within AP production environments.
• Strong analytical skills to quantify AI impact and communicate results to operational and management stakeholders.
• Proven track record collaborating with cross-functional teams across finance, IT, and operations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for client-facing delivery
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• MBA, CA, or CPA qualification will be an advantage.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma, AI for Finance, Microsoft Power Automate, Copilot Studio, or SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience in global finance transformation and shared service centre environments.
• Familiarity with e-invoicing mandates (India GST, EU Peppol) and AI compliance implications in AP.